Despite its enduring popularity both in China and worldwide, the
Yijing is often poorly understood. As a divinatory text, it has a
devoted following in the western hemisphere, even as it represents
a foundational text of both Confucianism and Daoism. A fascination
with the Yijing has been evident among western scholars since the
Enlightenment, as well as in notable modern literary and artistic
figures. This book provides an introduction for the general reader
to this classic sacred text. Joseph A. Adler explains its
multi-layered structure, its origins, its history of interpretation
from the early first millennium BCE up to the present day, its
function of divination, its significance in the history of Chinese
thought, and its modern transformations. He explores why the Yijing
has been considered the most profound expression of traditional
Chinese thought and what meaning it can have for contemporary
readers.
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